Free Music • Free Camping • Full Mountain Boogie
A full day of free live music, free camping, and family-friendly alpine fun at Mount Washington. No ticket required.
Pack your dancing shoes.
Call your friends.
Come to the mountain.
Make a bracelet, tie-dye something, let the kids run wild, grab a bite, wander the fair, and definitely stay for GDBC. Good vibes heavily encouraged.
Come rain or shine we are here for a good time. Indoor options will be available should weather intervene.
Presented with
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Saskatoon Tod
Mount Washy's resident vinyl DJ, Saskatoon Tod always knows how to bring the energy and kick off a party strong. A familiar face on the mountain, Todd sets the tone with feel-good tracks, warm vinyl sound, and knows exactly how to get the mountain in the mood.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tightrope
Back for their second round at Washy Mountain Music Fair, Tightrope is ready to bring the blues back to the mountain. This energetic Vancouver Island trio is known for lively festival and venue performances across the Island, serving up tight grooves, big energy, and the kind of set that gets people moving.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Amy Muloin & The Alley Flowers
An all original Hazy Indie Folk Rock , Groovy Blues and Alt Country act. Tight hooks and loose lyrics that get stuck in your head. Songs about Island Livin’, Lovers, Hard Days & Good Times.
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Blow at High Dough
The Hip's catalogue deserves a mountain, and Blow at High Dough are here to give it one. This tight-knit cover band brings the full Tragically Hip experience.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
GDBC
Brad Tidswell and Gord Kushner on guitars and vocals, Tyler Gibson on keyboards and vocals, Eric Stephenson on bass, Jeffrey Kornblum on percussion, Ed Johnson and Liam MacDonald on drums, and Dianna Knight on vocals.
Free Camping
Keep the good times rolling and stay the night on the mountain.
Free overnight camping will be available in Lot 4 on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required. A portable washroom will be available in the camping area.
Guests are asked to come prepared, respect the space, secure all garbage in their vehicles, and pack out what they bring in to help keep the mountain clean.
Activities & Mountain Fun
Between sets, wander the fair and get into a little alpine weirdness. We'll also be running our regular summer operations, so you can mix the music with Bike Park laps, ZipTour flights, Scenic Chairlift rides, and some groovy craft and shopping fun.
Retro Row
Take a wander through Retro Row for vintage-inspired finds, playful pop-ups, and a little old-school fun.
Vintage & Consignment Retro Retail
Browse a curated selection of vintage, consignment, and retro-style pieces from local vendors, including Cumberland's local West & Co!
Archie's Arcade
We've teamed up with Archie's Arcade in Courtenay to bring the fun to the mountain, alongside some classic arcade-style games, prizes, and a few extra fun surprises along the way.
Lily's Pop-Up Polaroid Doodles
Stop by Lily's pop-up for a one-of-a-kind Polaroid doodle keepsake from the day.
Makers Meadow
Get creative in Makers Meadow with hands-on activities for all ages.
Flower Crown Station
Build your own festival-ready flower crown.
Friendship Bracelet Making
Make a bracelet for yourself, your bestie, or whoever ends up dancing beside you.
Tie-Dye Station
Bring your own item to tie-dye, or arrive early for a special Kindred t-shirt.
The first 100 participants will receive a Kindred special t-shirt to tie-dye.
Face Painting
Add some colour to your festival look with face painting available during the afternoon from Presto Face Paint!
Site Map
Get familiar with the layout before you arrive, including stage location, camping zones, washrooms, activities, and parking.
Free Shuttle Schedule
Free shuttle service will be available for Washy Mountain Music Fair. Guests are encouraged to review the shuttle times in advance and plan their arrival and departure accordingly.
Want to Be Part of the Fair?
We're looking for community partners, sponsors, vendors, artists, activations, kid-zone fun, and general mountain magic-makers. If your brand, business, or creative idea belongs at a free mountain music fair, we want to hear from you.
Reach out to [email protected]
